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Training Requirements forTraining Requirements forSpill Prevention Control and Spill Prevention Control and
Countermeasures (SPCC)Countermeasures (SPCC)40 CFR Part 11240 CFR Part 112
University of Alaska FairbanksUniversity of Alaska FairbanksFor better viewing open slide showFor better viewing open slide show
Purpose of SPCC Rule Purpose of SPCC Rule 40 CFR Part 11240 CFR Part 112
To prevent oil discharges from reaching To prevent oil discharges from reaching navigable waters of the U.S. or its navigable waters of the U.S. or its adjoining shorelinesadjoining shorelines For the University of Alaska Fairbanks For the University of Alaska Fairbanks
Campus this includes the Chena River, Campus this includes the Chena River, Deadman Slough, and any associated Deadman Slough, and any associated WetlandsWetlands
To ensure that effective measures are To ensure that effective measures are used in response to an oil dischargeused in response to an oil discharge
Required Training as Specified Required Training as Specified in 40 CFR Part 112in 40 CFR Part 112
All personnel who handle oil products must at a minimum be All personnel who handle oil products must at a minimum be trained in:trained in: Operation and maintenance of equipment to prevent spillsOperation and maintenance of equipment to prevent spills Spill response procedures Spill response procedures General facility operationsGeneral facility operations Applicable pollution control laws, rules, and regulationsApplicable pollution control laws, rules, and regulations And the contents of the site specific SPCC PlanAnd the contents of the site specific SPCC Plan
An individual must be designated and trained at each facility who An individual must be designated and trained at each facility who is to be accountable for discharge prevention and who reports to is to be accountable for discharge prevention and who reports to facility managementfacility management
Spill prevention briefings must be held annually and must at a Spill prevention briefings must be held annually and must at a minimum include:minimum include: Any past spills, discharges, or failures of the plan or equipmentAny past spills, discharges, or failures of the plan or equipment Any malfunctioning equipmentAny malfunctioning equipment Any recently developed precautionary measures that have been Any recently developed precautionary measures that have been
implementedimplemented
Original SPCC Plan Original SPCC Plan Prevention RegulationPrevention Regulation
Required Site-specific plans to prevent oil Required Site-specific plans to prevent oil discharges that could affect navigable discharges that could affect navigable waters of the U.S.waters of the U.S. It defines a discharge as any leak or spill of oil It defines a discharge as any leak or spill of oil
productsproducts Effective January 10, 1974 and largely Effective January 10, 1974 and largely
unchanged for the past 32 years.unchanged for the past 32 years. The rule was formerly based on individual tank The rule was formerly based on individual tank
size and not aggregate storage capacitysize and not aggregate storage capacity Authority was granted under the Clean Authority was granted under the Clean
Water Act (CWA) 311 and 501, and is Water Act (CWA) 311 and 501, and is codified under 40 CFR 112.codified under 40 CFR 112.
What is the SPCC Plan?What is the SPCC Plan? SPCC Stands for Spill Prevention, Control, and SPCC Stands for Spill Prevention, Control, and
Countermeasures Plan.Countermeasures Plan. The University of Alaska Fairbanks SPCC The University of Alaska Fairbanks SPCC
Plans are kept on file at the EHS & RM Office Plans are kept on file at the EHS & RM Office and at their respective sites.and at their respective sites. Power Plant, Seward, Northwest Campus, etc.Power Plant, Seward, Northwest Campus, etc.
The SPCC Plan is required by the EPA if a The SPCC Plan is required by the EPA if a facility can “facility can “reasonably be expected to reasonably be expected to discharge harmful amounts of oil into discharge harmful amounts of oil into navigable waters of the U.S. or navigable waters of the U.S. or adjoining shorelinesadjoining shorelines.”.”
Why Do Facilities Need an Why Do Facilities Need an SPCC Plan?SPCC Plan?
The Facility has aggregate above The Facility has aggregate above ground oil storage capacity of more ground oil storage capacity of more than 1,320 gallons; andthan 1,320 gallons; and
Oil can be reasonably expected to Oil can be reasonably expected to enter into navigable waters of the enter into navigable waters of the U.S. by storm drains, ditches, U.S. by storm drains, ditches, overland flow or other means into overland flow or other means into navigable waterways.navigable waterways.
When Does the SPCC Rule When Does the SPCC Rule Take Effect?Take Effect?
The Final Revised Rule was published in the The Final Revised Rule was published in the Federal Register on July 17, 2002.Federal Register on July 17, 2002.
Deadlines were extended on April 17, 2003, Deadlines were extended on April 17, 2003, June 17, 2004, August 11, 2004, to give June 17, 2004, August 11, 2004, to give impacted facilities more time to comply with impacted facilities more time to comply with the rule.the rule.
Currently, the Plan was required to be Currently, the Plan was required to be operational by 17 February 2006 and operational by 17 February 2006 and implemented by 1 July 2009implemented by 1 July 2009
Elements of the “Revised Rule” must be Elements of the “Revised Rule” must be implemented by 1 July 2009.implemented by 1 July 2009.
SPCC Plan Certification and SPCC Plan Certification and ReviewReview
For facilities with 10,000 gallons or more For facilities with 10,000 gallons or more above ground oil storage capacity, the SPCC above ground oil storage capacity, the SPCC Plan must be reviewed and certified by a Plan must be reviewed and certified by a Professional Engineer (PE) to be in accordance Professional Engineer (PE) to be in accordance with good engineering practices, including the with good engineering practices, including the consideration of applicable industry standards consideration of applicable industry standards and the requirements outlined in 40 CFR 112.and the requirements outlined in 40 CFR 112.
The Plan must be reviewed and certified every The Plan must be reviewed and certified every five years.five years.
Any technical amendments to the Plan must Any technical amendments to the Plan must be certified by a PE.be certified by a PE.
Qualifying FacilitiesQualifying Facilities What is a Qualifying Facility for self certification?What is a Qualifying Facility for self certification?
The facility must have 10,000 gallons or less in aggregate The facility must have 10,000 gallons or less in aggregate aboveground oil storage capacity. aboveground oil storage capacity.
The facility must The facility must not have had (1) a single discharge of oil to have had (1) a single discharge of oil to navigable waters exceeding 1,000 U.S. gallons, or (2) two navigable waters exceeding 1,000 U.S. gallons, or (2) two discharges of oil to navigable waters each exceeding 42 U.S. discharges of oil to navigable waters each exceeding 42 U.S. gallons within any twelve-month period, for the three years prior to gallons within any twelve-month period, for the three years prior to the SPCC Plan certification date, or since becoming subject to 40 the SPCC Plan certification date, or since becoming subject to 40 CFR part 112.CFR part 112.
What does self certification include?What does self certification include? The Plan has been prepared in accordance with accepted and The Plan has been prepared in accordance with accepted and
sound industry practices and standards and with the rule sound industry practices and standards and with the rule requirements requirements
Procedures for required inspections and testing have been Procedures for required inspections and testing have been established established
The Plan is being fully implemented The Plan is being fully implemented The facility meets the qualifying criteria The facility meets the qualifying criteria The Plan does not deviate from rule requirements except as The Plan does not deviate from rule requirements except as
allowed and as certified by a PE allowed and as certified by a PE Management approves the Plan and has committed resources to Management approves the Plan and has committed resources to
implement it implement it
Types of Oil Which May Be Types of Oil Which May Be Regulated Under the SPCCRegulated Under the SPCC
All petroleum based oils.All petroleum based oils. Fuel Oil, Gasoline, Hydraulic Fluid, Motor Oil, Fuel Oil, Gasoline, Hydraulic Fluid, Motor Oil,
etc.etc. Animal fats and oils.Animal fats and oils. Fish and marine mammal oilsFish and marine mammal oils Vegetable oilsVegetable oils All the above oils mixed with wastesAll the above oils mixed with wastes Never mix used oil with other wastesNever mix used oil with other wastes
Oil Storage at the University of Oil Storage at the University of Alaska FairbanksAlaska Fairbanks
Oil Storage at the University of Alaska Oil Storage at the University of Alaska Fairbanks includes;Fairbanks includes; Aboveground Storage Tanks (ATS)Aboveground Storage Tanks (ATS) Underground Storage Tanks (UTS)Underground Storage Tanks (UTS) Hydraulic Elevator Systems and ReservoirsHydraulic Elevator Systems and Reservoirs Electrical TransformersElectrical Transformers Electrical SwitchesElectrical Switches Waste Oil Collection StationsWaste Oil Collection Stations Waste Cooking OilWaste Cooking Oil 55 Gallon Drums in various locations55 Gallon Drums in various locations
Containers Subject to SPCC Containers Subject to SPCC RegulationRegulation
Any current oil storage container 55 Any current oil storage container 55 gallons or greatergallons or greater This includes fuel tanks, drums, used oil, This includes fuel tanks, drums, used oil,
collection stations, cooking oil collection stations, cooking oil containers, hydraulic elevator reservoirs, containers, hydraulic elevator reservoirs, etc.etc.
Any empty container 55 gallons or Any empty container 55 gallons or greater that is greater that is capable capable of storing oil of storing oil and has not been rendered unusable.and has not been rendered unusable.
Types of ContainersTypes of Containers Bulk Storage – Drums, Tanks, etc. used for the Bulk Storage – Drums, Tanks, etc. used for the
storage of oil and oil productsstorage of oil and oil products Active Containers – Transformers, Hydraulic Active Containers – Transformers, Hydraulic
elevator reservoirs, and electrical switches elevator reservoirs, and electrical switches currently in use are reviewed to see if they meet currently in use are reviewed to see if they meet the criteria as the criteria as “Qualified Oil-Filled “Qualified Oil-Filled Operational Equipment.”Operational Equipment.”
Qualified Oil-Filled Operational Equipment DO Qualified Oil-Filled Operational Equipment DO NOT have to meet the secondary containment NOT have to meet the secondary containment requirements of the rule under section 112.8(c) requirements of the rule under section 112.8(c) Secondary Containment is any area that surrounds the Secondary Containment is any area that surrounds the
container such as a concrete berm, double walling, or container such as a concrete berm, double walling, or retaining wall for the purpose of confining leaks or spills.retaining wall for the purpose of confining leaks or spills.
Goals of SPCC TrainingGoals of SPCC Training To familiarize employees with the written To familiarize employees with the written
SPCC PlanSPCC Plan To help employees identify oil storage To help employees identify oil storage
locations and loading procedureslocations and loading procedures To assist in identifying spill pathwaysTo assist in identifying spill pathways To provide a discussion of spill prevention To provide a discussion of spill prevention
proceduresprocedures To familiarize the employee with To familiarize the employee with
appropriate spill response procedures and appropriate spill response procedures and use of spill response equipment.use of spill response equipment.
Who is Trained on the SPCC Who is Trained on the SPCC Plan?Plan?
ANY University of Alaska Fairbanks employee ANY University of Alaska Fairbanks employee involved in oil handling, transfer, storage, spill involved in oil handling, transfer, storage, spill response, or maintenance of oil equipment.response, or maintenance of oil equipment.
All employees of the University of Alaska All employees of the University of Alaska Fairbanks Department of Environmental, Fairbanks Department of Environmental, Health, Safety, and Risk Management.Health, Safety, and Risk Management.
Fuel oil delivery company employees Fuel oil delivery company employees responsible for fueling University owned responsible for fueling University owned tanks.tanks.
SPCC Training SPCC Training RequirementsRequirements
Training is to be taken annually so as to Training is to be taken annually so as to inform personnel involved in oil storage or inform personnel involved in oil storage or oil maintenance about proper actions to be oil maintenance about proper actions to be taken in the event of a spill.taken in the event of a spill.
Training is also to be conducted whenever a Training is also to be conducted whenever a new employee is assigned to oil handling, new employee is assigned to oil handling, maintenance, or spill response duties.maintenance, or spill response duties.
Successful completion of this training will Successful completion of this training will allow the employee to be designated as an allow the employee to be designated as an “On-Site SPCC Coordinator” when “On-Site SPCC Coordinator” when appropriate or necessary.appropriate or necessary.
Main Elements of the SPCC Main Elements of the SPCC PlanPlan
Coordinator observing tank filling procedures.Coordinator observing tank filling procedures. Control MeasuresControl Measures installed to prevent oil installed to prevent oil
CountermeasuresCountermeasures to contain, cleanup, to contain, cleanup, and mitigate the effects of an oil spill.and mitigate the effects of an oil spill. Examples: Cleanup and spill equipment Examples: Cleanup and spill equipment
availability on site, available list of contacts availability on site, available list of contacts and phone numbers for employee use during and phone numbers for employee use during spills.spills.
SPCC Program GoalsSPCC Program Goals Spill PreventionSpill Prevention
Installation of proper equipment, repair of Installation of proper equipment, repair of malfunctioning systems, inspections, and good malfunctioning systems, inspections, and good fueling and handling practicesfueling and handling practices
Spill ControlSpill Control Monitoring of leak detection, proper reporting, Monitoring of leak detection, proper reporting,
inspection of containment and piping systems.inspection of containment and piping systems. Spill CountermeasuresSpill Countermeasures
Quick, proper, and safe response to spills.Quick, proper, and safe response to spills.
Potential Spill PathwaysPotential Spill Pathways In some areas, oil can enter the In some areas, oil can enter the
“Navigable Waters or adjoining shorelines” “Navigable Waters or adjoining shorelines” by:by: Direct spillage into a storm drain.Direct spillage into a storm drain. Direct spillage to areas that lead to Deadman Direct spillage to areas that lead to Deadman
Slough or the Chena River.Slough or the Chena River.
Never allow oil to drain into an open drain Never allow oil to drain into an open drain or into a ditch or waterway.or into a ditch or waterway.
Oil containing equipment (i.e. a vehicle) is Oil containing equipment (i.e. a vehicle) is never to be rinsed or washed near a never to be rinsed or washed near a storm drain or waterway.storm drain or waterway.
Damage to or accidental release Damage to or accidental release from oil delivery equipment during from oil delivery equipment during loading or unloading of oil at fill ports loading or unloading of oil at fill ports of storage tanks.of storage tanks.
Catastrophic Tank FailureCatastrophic Tank Failure Fuel tanker failure during deliveryFuel tanker failure during delivery Motor vehicle accident involving oil Motor vehicle accident involving oil
Small overfill at fill port of fuel tanks.Small overfill at fill port of fuel tanks. Spillage of oil during transfer to or Spillage of oil during transfer to or
from drums and tanks.from drums and tanks. Leaking and or failure of pipes and Leaking and or failure of pipes and
pumps.pumps. Leaking and or failure of drums.Leaking and or failure of drums.
Your site specific SPCC plan includes the Your site specific SPCC plan includes the frequency schedule and checklist necessary for frequency schedule and checklist necessary for your inspection. your inspection.
Ensure that necessary maintenance and repairs Ensure that necessary maintenance and repairs are completed as scheduled and recorded.are completed as scheduled and recorded.
SPCC specific inspections are conducted on a SPCC specific inspections are conducted on a Weekly, Monthly, Quarterly, and Annually basis Weekly, Monthly, Quarterly, and Annually basis as outlined in the Periodic Inspection Checklist.as outlined in the Periodic Inspection Checklist.
Inspection records must be kept for a minimum Inspection records must be kept for a minimum of three yearsof three years
Tank Truck Drivers loading or unloading materials Tank Truck Drivers loading or unloading materials on University property shall adhere to the following:on University property shall adhere to the following:
Remain with vehicle at ALL Times while loading or Remain with vehicle at ALL Times while loading or unloading.unloading.
Drain lines to storage tanks and close the drain valves Drain lines to storage tanks and close the drain valves before disconnecting and ensure that appropriate before disconnecting and ensure that appropriate containment is located beneath connections.containment is located beneath connections.
Inspect vehicle prior to departure to ensure that all lines Inspect vehicle prior to departure to ensure that all lines are disconnected and all drains and vents are closedare disconnected and all drains and vents are closed
Immediately report all spillage to University personnelImmediately report all spillage to University personnel
Monitor activity of leak detection / overfill Monitor activity of leak detection / overfill protection systems and respond protection systems and respond immediately to alarms.immediately to alarms.
DO NOT assume alarms are false, even if DO NOT assume alarms are false, even if repeatedly activated.repeatedly activated.
DO NOT leave fueling station unsupervised DO NOT leave fueling station unsupervised during loading operations.during loading operations.
Perform regular tests on monitoring Perform regular tests on monitoring systems to ensure operational capabilities.systems to ensure operational capabilities.
Secondary ContainmentSecondary Containment Definition of proper containmentDefinition of proper containment
All bulk storage containers of oil must be located in All bulk storage containers of oil must be located in containment sufficient for the entire capacity of the containment sufficient for the entire capacity of the largest container and sufficient have sufficient largest container and sufficient have sufficient freeboard to contain an additional 10% volume.freeboard to contain an additional 10% volume.
Secondary containment must be impervious Secondary containment must be impervious materialmaterial
Secondary containment is Secondary containment is NOTNOT required for required for Qualified Oil-Filled Operational Equipment such as Qualified Oil-Filled Operational Equipment such as transformers or electrical switches currently in use.transformers or electrical switches currently in use.
Can be performed by any SPCC On-site Can be performed by any SPCC On-site Coordinator.Coordinator.
Check for indication of oil leaks on floors, Check for indication of oil leaks on floors, pallets, dikes, retaining walls, and berms.pallets, dikes, retaining walls, and berms.
Water must be able to drain out ONLY if Water must be able to drain out ONLY if there is no noticeable sheen.there is no noticeable sheen.
Refer to your site specific SPCC plan for Refer to your site specific SPCC plan for specific details regarding your site’s specific details regarding your site’s secondary containment inspection.secondary containment inspection.
and Elevator Tanks may be exempt and Elevator Tanks may be exempt from the requirement of secondary from the requirement of secondary containment of the SPCC (Section containment of the SPCC (Section 112.8 (c); 112.9 (c)), but still must be 112.8 (c); 112.9 (c)), but still must be routinely inspected.routinely inspected.
Spill ResponseSpill Response Discovery of ReleaseDiscovery of Release
Extinguish or remove any source of ignition.Extinguish or remove any source of ignition. Identify the material and its point of Identify the material and its point of
release.release. Notify your supervisor immediately.Notify your supervisor immediately. Attempt to Attempt to stop the releasestop the release at its source at its source
if it is safe to do so.if it is safe to do so. Initiate the spill reporting procedure as Initiate the spill reporting procedure as
specified in your site specific SPCC plan.specified in your site specific SPCC plan. Reference the Material Safety Data Sheet Reference the Material Safety Data Sheet
(MSDS) for the spilled substance.(MSDS) for the spilled substance.
Spill ResponseSpill Response Containment of ReleaseContainment of Release
Attempt to stop the release at the sourceAttempt to stop the release at the source Contain material to prevent release into Contain material to prevent release into
the environmentthe environment Recover or clean up spilled materialRecover or clean up spilled material Decontaminate tools and equipmentDecontaminate tools and equipment Arrange for disposal of waste materials Arrange for disposal of waste materials
through EHS & RMthrough EHS & RM EHS & RM is responsible for reporting to EHS & RM is responsible for reporting to
outside agencies.outside agencies.
Spill ReportingSpill Reporting DocumentationDocumentationThe SPCC On-Site Coordinator will relay to The SPCC On-Site Coordinator will relay to
EHS & RM any reports of spills and include EHS & RM any reports of spills and include the following information:the following information: Date, time, and duration of releaseDate, time, and duration of release Type of incidentType of incident Material involvedMaterial involved Volume of material involvedVolume of material involved SPCC Plan DiscrepanciesSPCC Plan Discrepancies Actions taken to avoid future incidentsActions taken to avoid future incidents
After a SpillAfter a Spill A Spill Report will be completed by the A Spill Report will be completed by the
On-site Coordinator, reviewed with On-site Coordinator, reviewed with affected parties, and filed with EHS & affected parties, and filed with EHS & RM.RM.
Be sure to include information on:Be sure to include information on: How to prevent another occurrenceHow to prevent another occurrence Effectiveness of the responseEffectiveness of the response
Remember to restock your spill kit with Remember to restock your spill kit with any used items and/or add items that any used items and/or add items that may be useful in the future if warranted.may be useful in the future if warranted.
Spill Response SuppliesSpill Response Supplies Floor DryFloor Dry Absorbent booms, pads, and socksAbsorbent booms, pads, and socks Protective gloves and safety gogglesProtective gloves and safety goggles Caution tapeCaution tape Shovels, brooms, and pansShovels, brooms, and pans Collection Drums and labeling Collection Drums and labeling
Spill Reporting InformationSpill Reporting Information Spill Reporting:Spill Reporting:
Refer to your site specific plan on reporting procedures.Refer to your site specific plan on reporting procedures. Oil discharged to water:Oil discharged to water:
Any release of oil to waterAny release of oil to water must be reported as soon as the must be reported as soon as the person has knowledge of the discharge.person has knowledge of the discharge.
Oil discharged to land:Oil discharged to land: Any release of oil Any release of oil in excess of 55 gallonsin excess of 55 gallons must be reported must be reported
as soon as the person has knowledge of the discharge.as soon as the person has knowledge of the discharge. Any release of oil Any release of oil in excess of 10 gallons but less than 55 in excess of 10 gallons but less than 55
gallonsgallons must be reported within 48 hours after the person has must be reported within 48 hours after the person has knowledge of the discharge.knowledge of the discharge.
A person in charge of a facility shall maintain and provide a A person in charge of a facility shall maintain and provide a monthly written record of any discharge of oil monthly written record of any discharge of oil from 1 to 10 from 1 to 10 gallonsgallons..
Oil discharged to secondary containment areas:Oil discharged to secondary containment areas: Any release of oil Any release of oil in excess of 55 gallonsin excess of 55 gallons must be reported must be reported
within 48 hours after the person has knowledge of the within 48 hours after the person has knowledge of the discharge.discharge.
Fueling OperationsFueling Operations No smoking is permitted during fueling No smoking is permitted during fueling
operationsoperations The delivery driver must remain with the The delivery driver must remain with the
vehicle at all times during the fueling vehicle at all times during the fueling operation.operation.
The delivery driver will insure that the vehicle The delivery driver will insure that the vehicle is properly positioned and that drip pans or is properly positioned and that drip pans or absorbent pads are beneath all fuel line absorbent pads are beneath all fuel line connections.connections.
The delivery driver will have proper spill The delivery driver will have proper spill control supplies (booms, pads, etc.), a list of control supplies (booms, pads, etc.), a list of contact numbers, and a working cell phone.contact numbers, and a working cell phone.
SecuritySecurity Regulated containers are to be located Regulated containers are to be located
inside locked rooms or access controlled inside locked rooms or access controlled areas, or gated and locked areas areas, or gated and locked areas accessible to authorized personnel.accessible to authorized personnel.
Lighting must be sufficient to enable the Lighting must be sufficient to enable the visualization of spills or leaks during visualization of spills or leaks during hours of darkness and to detour releases hours of darkness and to detour releases from occurring through acts of vandalism.from occurring through acts of vandalism.
Common SPCC ViolationsCommon SPCC Violations Inadequate Secondary ContainmentInadequate Secondary Containment
Containment is either nonexistent, porous, or Containment is either nonexistent, porous, or incapable of containing a spill due to improper size.incapable of containing a spill due to improper size.
Fueling procedures not properly followedFueling procedures not properly followed Procedure is not properly observed, spill Procedure is not properly observed, spill
equipment is not readily available, etc.equipment is not readily available, etc. Security fencing and/or lighting not present Security fencing and/or lighting not present
where applicablewhere applicable Gates are left unlocked, lighting is not maintained Gates are left unlocked, lighting is not maintained
Training and inspection records not properly Training and inspection records not properly documented or fileddocumented or filed
Health Concerns of OilsHealth Concerns of Oils Researchers know very little about the human health effects Researchers know very little about the human health effects
caused by fuel oils. Breathing vapor from fuel oil no. 1 (also known caused by fuel oils. Breathing vapor from fuel oil no. 1 (also known as kerosene or JP-5) for periods as short as one hour may make as kerosene or JP-5) for periods as short as one hour may make you feel nauseous, irritate skin and eyes, or affect the nervous you feel nauseous, irritate skin and eyes, or affect the nervous system. Some other effects include headache, light-headedness, system. Some other effects include headache, light-headedness, loss of appetite, poor coordination, and difficulty concentrating. loss of appetite, poor coordination, and difficulty concentrating. Breathing diesel fuel vapors for a long time may damage kidneys, Breathing diesel fuel vapors for a long time may damage kidneys, increase blood pressure, or lower the blood's ability to clot.increase blood pressure, or lower the blood's ability to clot.11
Persons with respiratory problems such as asthma, as well as Persons with respiratory problems such as asthma, as well as young children, seniors, and persons with heightened sensitivity to young children, seniors, and persons with heightened sensitivity to chemicals may be more susceptible to illness from exposure from chemicals may be more susceptible to illness from exposure from fuel oils. People may be especially concerned about young fuel oils. People may be especially concerned about young children and pets. If they touch contaminated soil or surfaces, may children and pets. If they touch contaminated soil or surfaces, may accidentally bring the fuel oil to their mouth or eyes. Several case accidentally bring the fuel oil to their mouth or eyes. Several case studies have reported accidental poisoning and death in children studies have reported accidental poisoning and death in children as the result of drinking kerosene. People with open cuts or as the result of drinking kerosene. People with open cuts or recently healed wounds should be careful to stay away from fuel recently healed wounds should be careful to stay away from fuel oil.oil.22
1 Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry2 US Department of Health and Human Services
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